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WCHS At A Glance

  • 650 Students over 100 staff members
  • 19 NCHSAA Sanctioned Athletic Teams for the Mountain Valley Conference
  • 35 Clubs and Activities including AFJROTC, Quiz Bowl, Science Olympiad, and Peer Group Connections
  • Advanced Academics and Career Pathways 13 AP courses, Career & Promise courses, and CTE pathways
  • Increased Student Growth by over 20% Met Growth for 2024-25 based on the NC Schools Accountability Framework

News & Announcements

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All Aboard for Summer Meals

Wilkes County Schools, in partnership with Second Harvest and The Justice Project, is proud to offer free summer meals for children ages 1-18 throughout the summer. Click the headline of this article for additional information.
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Heart of a Champion Day

Heart of a Champion Day Provides Free Sports Physicals for rising 9th through 12th graders on May 16th, 2026. Registration is now open. Click the headline above for more information and to access the registration link.
Health Update for Parents and Caregivers

Important Health Update from Wilkes County Health Officials

The Wilkes County Health Department and Wilkes Community Health Center have issued a joint letter regarding the rise in measles cases across the country and in North Carolina. Click the headline of this article for the full details and prevention tips.
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Welcome to Wilkes Central High School

 
Home Of The Eagles!